Werner Herzog's compelling 1995 documentary on enigmatic Renaissance composer Carlo Gesualdo, 'Death for Five Voices,' is out on Blu-ray from Arthaus Musik.

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Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 [Paavo Järvi/Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra] Blu-ray Review

Lawrence D. Devoe, MD - April 9, 2015 0

This set of two of Mahler's most popular symphonies features some excellent vocalism and strong musical leadership from conductor Paavo Järvi.

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Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten/The Seasons [Harnoncourt/Wiener Philharmoniker] Blu-ray Review

Lawrence D. Devoe, MD - July 15, 2014 0

Haydn's Die Jahreszeiten receives a stellar performance from ancient music expert Nikolaus Harnoncourt

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Verdi: Messa da Requiem [Barenboim/Teatro alla Scala] Blu-ray Review

Lawrence D. Devoe, MD - December 31, 2013 0

A towering performance of Verdi's chorale masterpiece, the only flaw is the "halo" that enfolds maestro Barenboim on occasion and some motion artifact.

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Verdi: Messa da Requiem [Dudamel/Teatro Alla Scala] Blu-ray Review

Lawrence D. Devoe, MD - December 24, 2013 0

The downscaling by maestro Dudamel and the histrionics of tenor Grigolo may not appeal to all viewers of this Verdi's Requiem

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Mozart: Requiem [Abbado/Lucerne Festival] Blu-ray Review

Lawrence D. Devoe, MD - September 27, 2013 0

Lucerne and maestro Abbado offer a moving and well-performed rendition of Mozart's last work in this Blu-ray from Accentus

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Ouverture Spirituelle [Nikolaus Harnoncourt/Concentus Musicus Wien] Blu-ray Review

Lawrence D. Devoe, MD - July 24, 2013 0

Two of Mozart's choral masterpieces are given their due in the place of their 1776 premieres by early music specialist Nikolaus Harnoncourt and his hand picked group, Concentus Musicus Wien.

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Beethoven: Missa Solemnis [Harnoncourt/Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra] Blu-ray Review

Lawrence D. Devoe, MD - June 23, 2013 0

A celestial reading of Beethoven's solemn mass by maestro Harnoncourt and a marvelous vocal quartet and chorus. The Missa Solemnis does not get much better than this inspired performance.

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